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Handset and Base Operation
Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations
Handset and Base Operation
Highlight the desired destination of your intercom then press OK. Your screen
will display CALLING HANDSET __, CALLING BASE, or PERFORMING
GLOBAL PAGE.
The recipient's screen will display INTERCOM FROM HANDSET 1, or
GLOBAL CALL FROM HANDSET 1.
The recipient presses INTERCOM/
TRANSFER
to engage in conversation with
the person initiating the page.
NOTE:
When you initiate a GLOBAL PAGE, the first recipient to respond by
pressing INTERCOM/TRANSFER will be able to talk to you via the intercom
.
Others can join the ongoing intercom call by calling one of the parties involved
in the intercom. The unit beeps whenever a party joins an ongoing call.
Announced Transfer:
You can perform an announced transfer (call and advise another extension)
of an active call by doing the following steps:
•
Handset or Base must be on an active call.
•
Place the active call on HOLD.
•
Press the INTERCOM/TRANSFER; scroll to the desired destination of
your transfer. Then press OK.
•
When the other extension answers the intercom call, explain they have
an active call waiting.
•
Both extensions press OFF to end the intercom call.
•
The other extension presses the LINE key, HANDSFREE,
SPEAKERPHONE
(or HEADSET) to pick up the call on hold.
Transferring Calls
You can transfer calls on the GIGAPHONE system from the Base to Handset,
Handset to Handset, or Handset to Base.
Blind Transfer
You can directly transfer any active call to another GIGAPHONE extension
without notification by doing the following steps:
•
Handset or Base must be on an active call.
•
Press the INTERCOM/TRANSFER; scroll to the desired destination of
your transfer. Then press OK.
•
When the other extension answers, the call will automatically be connected
to that extension.
•
An unanswered call will ring back to the originating Handset/Base if not
answered within 30 seconds.
Handsfree Speakerphone Operation
Your GIGAPHONE Handset has a built-in handsfree Speakerphone. This
feature allows you to stand the Handset upright on a table or desktop and
have handsfree conversations. For more information, refer to MAKING
CALLS in HANDSET AND BASE OPERATION.
Line in Use Indication
Active (off-hook) Handsets:
During a call, the Handset/Base screen
will display, in the upper left corner, the
LINE
icon(s) and the HANDSET/BASE
number(s) (1 – 8; 0 for the Base) currently
in use.
Idle (on-hook) Base Unit:
During a call, the idle Base screen will
display, in the upper left corner, the LINE
icon(s) and the HANDSET number(s)
currently in use.
Idle (on-hook) Handsets:
During a call, the idle Handset(s) will
display:
When one or both lines are currently
in use by a parallel set (a telephone
device other than your GIGAPHONE
system), all registered Handsets and
Base will display:
Switching from the Handset Earpiece to Handsfree
While on a call using the Handset earpiece, press HANDSFREE on the lower
left portion of the Handset.
To return to the Handset earpiece, press HANDSFREE again.
Base Speakerphone Operation
The Base of your GIGAPHONE is equipped with a full duplex Speakerphone.
This is a very useful feature for handsfree conversations or conference calls
at the base unit. For more information, refer to MAKING CALLS in HANDSET
AND BASE OPERATION.
When both lines are in use at the same time, the L_EXTENSION IN USE
message will alternate between 1 and 2.
Low Battery Indication
When a low battery is detected, the Battery icon will flash and a warning beep
is played. The status message LOW BATTERY will also be displayed when
the Handset is in idle mode. To prevent an unexpected call drop, a drained
Handset battery should be replaced by a fully charged spare battery.
